// vs aws bedrock
AWS Bedrock alternative
AWS-hosted Anthropic + partner models with AWS billing.
The short answer
Use AWS Bedrock when
You're an AWS shop with existing IAM policies and procurement rules.
Use llmrelay when
You're not on AWS or the AWS-integration value doesn't offset paying double.
Head-to-head
AWS Bedrock
llmrelay
Pricing on premium models
Same list — $5/M input, $25/M output on Opus 4.7.
$2.50/M input on Opus 4.7 (50% off)
Billing model
Varies (see homepage)
Prepaid credit, no expiry
Model coverage
See homepage
Claude, GPT, Gemini, Fable
Transparency
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Public patch log, hidden-prompt neutralizer
Where AWS Bedrock wins
- +Runs inside AWS — no separate vendor
- +IAM-based access control
- +Regional availability including US, EU, APAC
- +Enterprise procurement path
Where AWS Bedrock loses ground
- −Same list price as Anthropic direct — no discount
- −Bedrock Provisioned Throughput requires reservation upfront
- −Setup friction for hobby / indie developers
Migrating from AWS Bedrock?
Both providers speak OpenAI-compatible / Anthropic-compatible. Swap two env vars and your existing app keeps working.
Get API key →Before you switch from AWS Bedrock
The head-to-head detail, what the premium models cost here, and the other gateways people weigh at the same time.
- llmrelay vs AWS Bedrock — head to headFeature-by-feature, including what they do that we do not.
- Claude Fable 5.1 pricing and specs$5.00/M in, $25.00/M out — half list. Anthropic’s current top Claude. Same $10/$50 list, cheaper cache reads.
- GPT-6 Astra pricing and specs$5.00/M in, $25.00/M out — half list. OpenAI’s current flagship. API, ChatGPT paid plans, half list here.
- Full price listEvery model we serve, at 50% of official list. No subscription, no volume gate.
- Cost calculatorPut your own monthly token volume in and see the bill against vendor list price.
- OpenRouter alternativeYou mostly use Claude, GPT, or Gemini and want half of list instead of list.